Secrets of a top-scoring student.... SECRET 3

A BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL

Before lessons

• Content preparation - lesson material is anticipated beforehand
• one of the most crucial step to be taken before each lesson
• lays foundation for understanding
• Plan your day - setting agendas
• draw up weekly timetable
• to-do list

At School

• Punctuality and regular attendance
• note-taking - a useful recall technique
• recording of the key concepts covered in the lesson
• when you revise your notes, you will be able to recall important points and from there, explore the finer details within the textbook
• Ask questions - allows you to speak up in class
• a way to make you understand the concepts and a chance to clarify any doubts you have
• consider different scenarios

Setting goals

• set realistic goals - well within your skills and abilities
• set a time frame
• flexibility is needed when results show that the goals are too far from the reality and that the goals need to change accordingly
• should be very easy to understand

After class

• review your notes - highlight the important points to take note of
• list the points which you do not understand on a separate piece of paper, to be dealt with at the next meeting with the teacher

Find professional help - if need be

Secret 1: Adopt the right mindsets

Secret 2: Lay the groundwork

Secret 3: A blueprint for success in school

Secret 4: Manage your time

Secret 5: Prepare for your exams

Secret 6: Stay healthy

Source: Secrets of a Top-Scoring Student (by Linus Tham)